Tag: UNICEF

Thursday, November 13th 2025 - 14:07 UTC
UNICEF report on hardships facing Argentine households released

Three out of every ten households with children and adolescents in Argentina are unable to cover their monthly expenses, according to the ninth “Rapid Survey” conducted by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in August released this week.
Thursday, August 14th 2025 - 21:56 UTC
Violence against children in Brazilian Amazon worse than elsewhere in the country

A report released Thursday by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Brazilian Forum on Public Safety (FBSP) showed that Children and adolescents in the Legal Amazon were exposed to different types of violence with relevant particularities compared to the rest of the South American country.
Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 10:54 UTC
Ecuador asks Unicef for help tackling criminal gangs recruiting minors

Ecuadorean authorities asked the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) for assistance to tackle organized crime gangs recruiting minors amid a national insecurity crisis, it was reported Friday in Quito.
Monday, January 6th 2025 - 09:49 UTC
Messi gets US Presidential Medal of Freedom but skips awarding ceremony

Argentine footballing legend Lionel Messi was among the recipients of the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom but skipped the awarding ceremony Saturday at the White House citing previous engagements.
Wednesday, August 14th 2024 - 10:29 UTC
Unicef outlines Argentine children's gloomy present

The Argentine chapter of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) issued a report Tuesday showing that some 1.5 million children in the South American country skipped meals every day and at least 1 million cannot eat dinner. The same document published within the framework of the campaign “Hunger does not have a happy ending” also found that 4.5 million adults in these households fail to eat all their daily meals as well given the current economic crisis and would rather feed their offspring.
Wednesday, March 27th 2024 - 18:58 UTC
No end in sight for Haiti's crisis

Gangs such as the one led by former Haitian Police officer gone rogue Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherisier have upped their grip on Port-au-Prince, further sinking the country's capital into chaos and deprivation, it was reported after attacks began on Monday and continued through Tuesday.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 09:50 UTC
Haiti: Gangs grab essential Unicef supplies

As if Haiti's shortages were not severe enough, armed groups sabotaged the main docking facilities in Port-au-Prince and looted several containers, including one from the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), containing essential supplies, it was reported this weekend.
Thursday, February 16th 2023 - 11:44 UTC
Unicef says Brazil has 32mn children and adolescents in poverty

According to the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), 63% of Brazil's boys and girls live in poverty, which is tantamount to around 32 million children and adolescents, Agencia Brasil reported.
Saturday, October 15th 2022 - 14:00 UTC
Global Handwashing Day draws awareness of hygiene deficits

A United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) report released this week showed that some 700 children daily from diseases caused by inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene. The document also pointed out that 3 in 10 people worldwide lack basic hand washing facilities with soap and water
Tuesday, August 2nd 2022 - 08:07 UTC
World Breastfeeding Week, the best possible start in life; message from UNICEF and WHO

UNICEF and WHO have underlined the vital importance of breastfeeding as the best possible start in life, as global crises continue to threaten the health and nutrition of millions of babies and children.